Richard Zimmer
Richard Zimmer was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 17th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards
- German Cross in Gold on 8 June 1942 as Oberst in Gebirgs-Pionier-Regiment 620
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 17. Infanterie-Division